How Pretty Do Your Feet Look After Breaking In Fall Boots?

Mine are looking and feeling a little sad post-summer—and not just because they miss their gladiator sandals and peep toes. My mom has always preached comfort over style, yet I've always been drawn to the prettiest torture devices in the store. This fall was no different: while my mom held up the orthopedic boots, I went for the black leather ones with a great heel. Not only have I been in agony after tromping around NYC, but I can't even complain—I would never admit that mother knows best! After all, these boots were made for walking and that's just what they'll do! Thus, I've found a few ways to save my tootsies...

Mine are looking and feeling a little sad post-summer—and not just because they miss their gladiator sandals and peep toes. My mom has always preached comfort over style, yet I've always been drawn to the prettiest torture devices in the store. This fall was no different: while my mom held up the orthopedic boots, I went for the black leather ones with a great heel. Not only have I been in agony after tromping around NYC, but I can't even complain—I would never admit that mother knows best! After all, these boots were made for walking and that's just what they'll do! Thus, I've found a few ways to save my tootsies...

The first being ingenious Dr. Scholl's inserts. My favorite: Dr. Scholl's Sporti Insoles. These made my stiletto boots as comfy as sneakers. My feet gave them a test run from Brooklyn to Manhattan (subway stairs and all) and back again without screaming for mercy. The best part—I will actually wear my new boots that I splurged on instead of just staring at them in my closet.

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My other beauty foot fetishes: Avon Foot Works Brown Sugar foot cream, scrub, and soak. I got a sneak peak at this collection that launches in November and I'm officially converted (I suggest you stock up ASAP!). I'm not a fan of minty-smelling foot care, so this sugary vanilla version is perfect! I slather the cream on my feet and slip into cotton socks before I go to bed and in the morning they look and feel like they've never been subjected to heels or breaking in boots. The best part—they don't smell like toothpaste!

Orthopedic footwear be damned! I've got a major shoe addiction that I just can't kick, so I'll be relying on my foot saver cache all fall and winter long.

Have you started breaking in those fall shoes yet? Got any secrets? What are your favorite foot products? How do you keep your tootsies looking pretty?